Page 97 of Dark Surrender

“Sister?” Sola’s sweet voice answers, then there’s a giggle and hushed tones of her reprimanding what must be one of her men.

“We need privacy,” Kali explains, taking a left at a light.

“On it.” A door shuts, and when Sola speaks again, there’s a slight echo. “I’ve locked them out. You’ve got two minutes.”

“Something big’s going down. I don’t have all the details, but I’m on my way to find out. My gut says your expertise will be needed. Are you able to help?” Kali asks.

“I’ll see what I can do. Send me the details when you know more.”

“Will they let you help? I guess that’s the better question.”

“It’s complicated.”

Kali snorts. “It always is.”

“If you’re calling, I’ll make it work. Rot will… well, he’ll support me.”

“What about the others?”

“We have cells for that.”

Kali huffs a laugh. “Sola.”

“What? You asked.”

“Forget I called.”

“Not gonna happen. Just update me when you know more. I’ll work my magic in the meantime.”

“By magic…” Kali trails off.

“I’ll use my womanly appeal to wear them down.”

“You’re gonna make them cum.”

I cover my mouth to keep from laughing aloud.

“Of course. Duh.” Sola giggles.

There’s a loud bang. “Sweet Cheeks,” someone growls.

“I’ll be out in a minute,” Sola sings.

“Tell Kali goodbye,” the man orders.

“How did…” Sola trails off. “You’re listening on the cameras.”

“Open the door.”

“Only if you agree to…” There’s a girlish squeal, and the phone cuts out.

Turning down a country road, Kali chuckles. “That woman has her hands full.”

“Right? I can’t imagine being with one man, let alone three.”

Flashing me a smile, Kali hums in agreement, reaches into her skirt pocket, pulls out a small, red stone, and sets it on my knee.

“What’s that for?” Taking it into my hand so it doesn’t fall on the floor, I roll the smooth rock between my fingers.